Book: Okninawa No Bushi No Te by Master Ron Lindsey

Master Lindsey finished and published his book recently, The Hands of the Okinawan Bushi. It is a culmination of a life spent studying, researching, and training. The history and life experiences shared on training with several Okinawan Masters is priceless in and of itself. It also elaborates on strategy and technique. An excellent book at nearly 400 pages. email me if you're interested.

Based on your statement, I'm not sure where to start other than to say it's based on his personal experiences with Okinawan Masters, his conversations with friends of his who trained with them, etc. Where he does quote another book or source he cites his sources. Perhaps ask some questions?

Based on your statement, I'm not sure where to start other than to say it's based on his personal experiences with Okinawan Masters, his conversations with friends of his who trained with them, etc. Where he does quote another book or source he cites his sources. Perhaps ask some questions?

Based on your newest statement you confirmed why I moved your earlier post in the first place. You brought it up now add to the discussion. This is one of the more heavily moderated forums.

Mr. Lindsey studied on Okinawa when he was with the MP's during Vietnam. After he returned to the states he continually brought the Okinawan Masters (I don't know which one's other than Kise, Kuda, etc.) over to do one week seminars to help send them home with some money in their pocket for their efforts, part of the deal was they spent an additional week with him at his house. So he had time and experience along the way to ask questions we all didn't know to ask when we began training, not to mention the conversations and stories shared.

Thrutch,
References for Chosin Chibana in the book include a copy of a letter sent to Hohan Soken by Chosin Chibana on December 26, 1958, He also mentions that Soken learned Naihanchin San Dan from Chibana, basically without retyping the book he is mentioned 10 times in the index. Another letter included in the book is from the grand daughter of Chokuho Agena. The strategy I spoke of is what he learned from Soken, Kise, Kuda regarding the Matsumura Heiho. For example, he goes over Kokoro No Heiho, Minari No Heiho, Maai No Heiho, etc. The tactics involved discuss the proper use of body mechanics relating to geometry and the use of footwork to project power, also the targeting mechanisms built into the techniques to increase accuracy, etc.

Dale,
Mr. Lindsey's focus of study has been Matsumura Seito Shorinryu, but the history portion of the book covers many of the other Okinawan Masters as they cross paths or influence Soken or Matsumura Seito in general. The time line involves information learned from personal relationships and study of other reports and documents he deemed to be trustworthy. You should give Mr. Lindsey a call, he'd enjoy speaking with you about Uechi-ryu. His website is www.oldfightingarts.org

BTW, I don't get on forums very much as I don't have much time, I don't understand the nuances of its useage, and I don't like arguing with 14 year olds; its hard to tell who is who. Having trained under him for ten years, I just think the world of Mr. Lindsey, I have enjoyed his book, and thought I'd share.